benefits

Provides deep-cleansing for oily, congested skin.

Unique clay formula removes debris and absorbs excess oils.

Soothing Menthol has a cooling sensation on skin.

how to use

Following the application of PreCleanse, apply to dampened face and throat, massaging with damp fingers in light, upward strokes. Concentrate on any areas of congestion and impurities. Rinse with warm water. Follow with Multi-Active Toner and prescribed Dermalogica Moisturizer.

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how it works

All Dermalogica products are made in the USA and are free of artificial fragrances, artificial colors, drying S.D. alcohol, and ingredients like Mineral Oil – all of which are known to exacerbate common skin concerns.
With cutting-edge formulas and powerful ingredients, you can be assured you’re giving your skin what it needs to be healthy, and stay healthy, for a lifetime.
Maximize your product results! Use Dermalogica products as prescribed by your Face Mapping® skin analysis, available only from a Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist.

I use this every morning and every night and it has saved my skin! I use to have very oily skin but it has become super manageable with this cleanser. It has also helped me with my hormonal acne around my chin.

I use to have a face full of spots mostly on the sides of my chin and my fore head.I have used so many cleansers it's unreal from foams to milks to a cleaner and exfoliator in one.I heard great things about this product so I thought I'd give it a try. I went to my local beauty salon and asked for a couple of samples to make sure I liked it first.When I used the samples I noticed all my spots starting to go and scarring fading away so I went and bought the big 250 ml and it's lasted for ages! I will never use another cleanser again!!!

As a middle aged adult, with both sensitive/combination skin (T-zone), who is prone to occasional break outs Dermalogica's Clay Cleanser is just right for me. It thoroughly cleanses my faces, reduces "shine" from excess oils for a good part of the day & doesn't promote acne breakouts!! As a middle aged man, THIS is one of my go to Dermalogica products.

Dermal Clsy cleanser is an excellent cleanser for both men and women. Used after the pre cleanse , it is excellent at absorbing excess oil and purifying the skin. If left on the skin for a 2-3 minute period it is a quick clay mask that gives your skin that extra help it may need that day withought having to take the time to do a whole routine !!! It also has a somewhat menthol feel on the skin which is excellent if you are just waking up !!! Enjoy !!!!

Answered on 8/1/2017 by Mikeyb from Minneapolis, MN

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Dear Issa,

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. Men and women can use all of our products.

Kind Regards,Bernadette

Answered on 11/2/2016 by Anonymous

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How many times should i use this for my skin type?: I have just ordered this with the multi toner and active moist moisturiser. I have combination skin, but more oily around the T zone. I used the medi bac cleanser but had to stop after two weeks as it made my skin more oily and had small lumps coming out on my forehead. Will the dermal cleanser be okay to use twice a day, or should i just use it once a day?

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. Dermal Clay Cleanser is for extremely oily skin. If you are combination, you might prefer Special Cleansing Gel.

Kind Regards,The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 6/27/2016 by DermalogicaSkinTherapist from Los Angeles

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Will my anti-aging serum be absorbed if applied after using this?: I am 56 and have large pores that fill with sebum. I read clay is a good way to eliminate this problem. I use an anti-aging serum and moisturizer at night. After using this product my skin felt great but as if it had a slight feeling of having moisturizer on it already. Will my serum penetrate this or should I use this only as a mask?

can I alternate between dermal clay cleanser & clearing skin wash?: I am 28 yrs old. I am coming off using a different skin care regimen & wanted to try this line out. My skins completely different after my second child. I've never had this bad forehead and chin acne before. I was told to try either dermal clay cleanser or clearing skin wash. Can I alternate between both? If yes, then can I also alternate between the products in the medi bac line and oily skin line?

Yes, you can alternate between dermal clay cleanser and clearing skin wash. If you are experiencing breakouts we recommend to use clearing skin wash. If you have oily skin and black heads we recommend using dermal clay cleanser. All of Dermalogica's products can be used with each other. We hope this information has been helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact us again.

Answered on 4/28/2014 by DermalogicaSkinTherapist from Los Angeles

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yes, I believe all of Dermalogica's products are designed to be used interchangeably. The Dermal Clay Cleanser is wonderful and will not be quite as intense as the Clearing Skin Wash. If you are experiencing breakouts all over then I would go with the Medibac Clearing Skin Wash; if it's only spot breakouts then I would do the Dermal Clay Cleanser with targeted treatment items on the forehead/chin area. The Dermal Clay Cleanser doubles as a mask as well!

Also - just a thought, be careful with cosmetics, detergents (on pillow cases), hairspray, etc that might be leading to breakouts, although its probably hormonal since you mentioned the flareups were after childbirth. I'm 31 years old with occasional breakouts and frequent redness; I am normal to oily with large pores. I rotate between the Special Cleansing Gel and the Dermal Clay Cleanser.

Answered on 5/26/2014 by HellOnHeels from Oklahoma, USA

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If you have active breakouts, it seems like maybe you should try the medibac cleanser first. I'd try one product at a time to narrow down which cleanser is working best for me. If the first cleanser isn't helping after a couple months, then I'd switch to the other to see if that one helps. I have oily skin that tends to breakout, so I do use some products from the oil line (cleanser) and others from the medi bac line (mask). It took a little experimenting to find what works best for me, good luck!

Answered on 9/1/2014 by Lizzy8461 from United States

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I would recommend only using one initially. This will allow you to determine whether the product is effective. If you do not see results after some time, switch to the other product.

Answered on 12/27/2014 by ldubs from Minnesota, USA

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I alternate between all three. I also work in the ultra calming cleanser from time to time when needed.

Answered on 4/4/2015 by BonB from Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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yes completely. If you're not as oil in the morning, use the Clearing Wash, and use the Dermal clay at night. If your acne is reacting well to those cleansers, just try a spot treatment or serum from the MediBac. If you still find yourself very oily, the go ahead and use the medi every other day. Best way to get advice is go to a dermalogica skin therapist in your area, she can zone in and check your skin out and tell you exactly what you need, and there will be no confusion. :)